Movie Quote of the Day – Marathon Man, 1976 (dir. John Schlesinger)

Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: Are you talking to me?Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: Is what safe?Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: I don’t know what you mean. I can’t tell you if something is safe or not unless I know specifically what you’re talking about.Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: Tell me what the “it” refers to.Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: Yes, it’s safe. It’s very safe. So safe you wouldn’t believe it.Dr. Christian Szell: Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: No, it’s not safe. It’s very dangerous. Be careful.Dr. Christian Szell: Relax, relax. Come on. Open. Open. It’s OK. That hurt? I should think it would. You should take better care of your teeth. You have quite a cavity here. [beat] Is it safe?Thomas “Babe” Levy: I told you I can’t tell you [screams in pain]Dr. Christian Szell: Think he knows? He’s being very stubborn.Thomas “Babe” Levy: No, please. Please don’t. No.Dr. Christian Szell: It’s OK. [beat] Is it not remarkable? Simple oil of cloves and how amazing the results. Life can be that simple; relief – discomfort. Now, which of these I next apply, that decision is in your hands, so take your time and tell me. Is it safe?